Vice President for Student Affairs

Welcome to the Division of Student Affairs at the University of North Alabama. There are eleven departments that comprise our Division – Career Planning & Development, Disability Support Services, University Health Services, Recreational Sports & Fitness, University Residences, Student Conduct & Student Affairs Assessment, Student Counseling Services, Student Engagement, University Events, and University Police. Collectively, these departments offer a wealth of services, programs, and activities that enhance and support your educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom. In addition, you will find a talented, innovative, and dedicated group of individuals who care about students and their success.

As the Vice President for Student Affairs, it is my hope that you become actively engaged in your education at UNA. I encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities the University has to offer. The result will be a world-class education coupled with a dynamic out-of-class environment that will create experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

If there is any way I may be helpful to you, or if you simply want to share how things are going, I would enjoy hearing from you. You may contact me at dpshields@una.edu, by phone at 256-765-4223, or by visiting my office in the Guillot University Center, Room 207.

I believe UNA is a place where you will be able to realize your dreams. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to make your experiences at UNA all that you imagined.